December 30, 2014, 11:22AM

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December 31, 2013, 5:06PM

December 31, 2013, 4:33PM

12.31.13 | Northampton -- Republican staff photo by Don Treeger-- "Valve: A New World Circus", kicks off First Night 2014 celebrations in Northampton with a performance at the Academy of Music. Here, Henry Wheaton balances Ukoia Mastin.

December 31, 2013, 4:33PM

12.31.13 | Northampton -- Republican staff photo by Don Treeger-- "Valve: A New World Circus", kicks off First Night 2014 celebrations in Northampton with a performance at the Academy of Music. Here are Henry Wheaton and Ukoia Mastin.

December 31, 2013, 4:33PM

12.31.13 | Northampton -- Republican staff photo by Don Treeger-- First Night activities in Northampton kicked off at noon with a small parade and performances. Here, Mark Hoover of The Expandable Brass Band plays his Sousaphone.

December 31, 2013, 4:33PM

12.31.13 | Northampton -- Republican staff photo by Don Treeger-- 5 year old Ferdinand Schmalzer of Northampton does some dancing to music in front of the Academy of Music during the kick-off of First Night activities.

December 31, 2013, 4:33PM

12.31.13 | Northampton -- Republican staff photo by Don Treeger-- "Valve: A New World Circus", kicks off First Night 2014 celebrations in Northampton with a performance at the Academy of Music. Here, Marlon Archer balances a performer on his head.

December 31, 2013, 4:33PM

12.31.13 | Northampton -- Republican staff photo by Don Treeger-- "Valve: A New World Circus", kicks off First Night 2014 celebrations in Northampton with a performance at the Academy of Music. Here, members of the troupe say goodbye to the packed house.